Ishmael+anticipation+guide

=//Ishmael// anticipation guide=

The statements below will help give you some idea of what ideas to expect in our next reading, //Ishmael//.

[ Directions ]

 * 1) Create a new OpenOffice document in which to record your responses. Save your document as //FirstnameLastname_IshmaelAnticipation.doc//.
 * 2) Copy and paste the statements below into your document.
 * 3) Read each statement and decide to what extent you agree or disagree. Your options are as follows: 4 (strongly agree), 3 (agree), 2 (disagree), 1 (strongly disagree). Put your rating in parentheses after each statement, like this: "There is one right way to live. (3)"
 * No, there is no middle ground.
 * Yes, this is on purpose.
 * No, you cannot choose "2.5."
 * Take a stand!
 * 1) After each statement, write 3-5 complete, thoughtful, detailed sentences for each statement that explain your agreement/disagreement. (A sentence restating your agreement or disagreement -- e.g. "I agree with this statement," "I disagree that we can control our destiny" -- will not be included in your sentence count, nor will other obvious "filler sentences" -- e.g. "This is why I agree with this statement," "These are my thoughts on destiny.")
 * 2) Submit your OpenOffice document on Engrade.
 * 3) Be ready to discuss your answers in a calm, respectful manner with the rest of the class.

[ Statements ]

 * 1) Recorded history is a true reflection of what actually happened in the past.
 * 2) Recorded history shows all sides of the story.
 * 3) We can control our destiny.
 * 4) There is one right way to live.
 * 5) Humans can control the world around them.
 * 6) Humans should control the world around them.

[ Grading and Due Date ]
This assignment is worth 30 points; it will be graded primarily for completion and level of detail. This assignment must be submitted on Engrade by the beginning of class on **Tuesday, August 28**.